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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.42, 3,132.86 and 855.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.42, 3,132.86 and 855.66 is: 1,283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.42 : 3,132.86 = 855.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.42/3,132.86 = 855.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.42x = 3,132.86 × 855.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.42x = 2,680,658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,658.71/2,088.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.58

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